BSE Week at a Glance | May 11
We have an exciting and busy week and month ahead at Bob Sikes Elementary! Please review the important events and reminder:
📅 Important May Dates – Mark Your Calendars, Bullpup Families! 🐾
🎬 This Week’s Events
Bob Sikes Elementary – FAST Testing Calendar
Our Bullpups will be participating in FAST assessments on the following dates. Students will test with their subject area teacher for ELA and Math if departmentalized.
Important Testing Dates:
Tuesday, May 5: Kindergarten through 2nd Grade ELA
Wednesday, May 6: 3rd through 5th Grade ELA and Math (Homeroom Teacher)
Thursday, May 7: 3rd through 5th Grade ELA and Math (Switch Teacher)
Tuesday, May 12: Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Math
Wednesday, May 13: 5th Grade Science Assessment
🌐 Learn More
For additional information about Florida’s statewide assessments and resources for families, please visit:
👉 https://flfast.org/families.html
May 12
SAC Meeting at 2:45pm in the Media Center
May 13
Patriotic Pups Meeting at 7:00am in Daycare
PTO Meeting at 2:15pm in the Media Center
May 19
Kindergarten Award Ceremony at 8:30am in the Cafeteria
4th Grade Recorder Concert at 1:00pm in the Cafeteria
May 20
2nd Grade Field Trip
May 21
5th Grade End of the Year Celebration at 8:00am in the Cafeteria
2nd Grade Awards/Celebration at 1:00pm (Classrooms)
May 22
4th Grade Awards/Celebration at 8:00am (Classrooms)
3rd Grade Awards/Celebration at 8:30am (Classrooms)
3rd Grade Field Trip
1st Grade Awards/Celebration at 12:45pm (Classrooms)
May 25
No School - Memorial Day Observed
May 26
VPK Graduation at 8:30am in the Cafeteria
PTO Sponsored Water Day 1
Incoming Kindergarten Signing Night Event! (More Information to come!)
May 27
PTO Sponsored Water Day 2
May 28
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal (Bob Sikes - 12:55pm)
📣 Awards Ceremony Update for Families 📣
Students in 1st through 4th grade will be recognized during in-class awards celebrations on separate dates listed above. Teachers will also share classroom celebration details with families. 💚🐾
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
At Bob Sikes Elementary, we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and cared for—academically and emotionally. This month, we proudly recognize the importance of mental health and the incredible individuals who help support our Bullpups each and every day.
We are especially grateful for our dedicated Mental Health Counselor, Ms. Megan Hanley, who works closely with our students to provide support, guidance, and a listening ear. Her impact reaches far beyond the classroom, helping students build confidence, resilience, and healthy coping skills.
Our school is committed to supporting the whole child, and that includes ensuring our students have access to the care they need to thrive.
Let’s continue to:
- Encourage open conversations
- Show kindness and empathy
- Support one another
Together, we can make a difference - because mental health matters.
The Okaloosa County School District is beginning school bus route planning for the 2026–27 school year, and we need your help. Parents are asked to either request or decline transportation services so we can accurately design routes, plan staffing, and better meet your family’s needs.
Starting Monday, May 4, 2026, the Transportation Request Form will be available in the FOCUS Parent Portal. Please take a moment to complete the form as soon as possible.
For step‑by‑step instructions, what to expect, and answers to frequently asked questions, visit www.okaloosaschools.com.
Thank you for your continued partnership and cooperation!
Lights, Camera, Action… Your Voice Matters!
Bullpup Families, we need your input! 
Please take a few minutes to complete our Title I Parent Survey for the 2025–2026 school year. Your feedback helps us improve instruction, resources, and support for every student at Bob Sikes Elementary.
Deadline: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below:
Your feedback helps us:
Shape future school goals
Support student success
Guide funding and resources
Strengthen family-school partnerships
Thank you for supporting our Bullpups and helping us make our school the best it can be!
